Keith McCarthy Academy
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Phone: (951) 253-7777
Fax: (951) 253-7080
District: Lake Elsinore Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 332 students
Keith McCarthy Academy, a public school located in Lake Elsinore, CA, serves grades K-12 in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Keith McCarthy Academy is a public school located in Lake Elsinore, CA. 332 students attend Keith McCarthy Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: June 11, 2025
I would NOT recommend this school at all. I attended this school for my junior year of high school and it was an awful experience, the work ethic was poor and left your own education up to you with no support whatsoever from any of the teachers. Its not at all a suitable place for students that have an IEP or 504 plan because they offer little to no support at all. The school has limited staff members and it truly un safe. This schools doors are unlocked throughout school hours which creates a risk of having an intruder come inside at any given moment, I had also had a very negative experience with the teachers while they were meant to be there offering support to me and helping me I didnt receive that, another thing I observed was the carless attitude from the IEP teacher. She would sit in her office with the door open speaking very loudly about students grades which is COMPLETELY inappropriate behavior. Overall I suggest finding another school for students to attend other than this one, please consider other options.
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Posted: October 6, 2022
I went here as a 7th and 8th grader. It was not a good school. Trying to communicate with teachers and staff was like never ending tag.
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Posted: May 22, 2018
It is difficult to rate a school which is ultimately a homeschool program. My son attended public school and was not achieving much, so I tried an alternative. I have to say the staff was helpful and my sons teacher was very supportive. He made greater strides working here then at two different public schools.
Posted: May 22, 2018
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Posted: December 13, 2011
I don't know why anyone would rate this school as being below excellence. This school has a grate principal that is strict on teachers and personal that attend Keith McCarty. It's located in a very convenient location for both students and teachers.I personally agree this school is the best school I've ever attended.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper Canyon | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 9 mi | |
| 2 | The Ranchos | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 9.8 mi | |
| 3 | Amberwalk Townhomes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 11.3 mi | |
| 4 | Redhawk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Temecula | CA | 20.2 mi | |
| 5 | Whispering Winds Apartments | Apartment Complex | San Clemente | CA | 22 mi | |
| 6 | Montecito village apartments | Apartment Complex | Oceanside | CA | 31.9 mi | |
| 7 | St. Cloud | Condominium/Townhouse | Oceanside | CA | 32.1 mi | |
| 8 | Mira Costa Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Oceanside | CA | 33.6 mi | |
| 9 | Shadowridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vista | CA | 35.5 mi | |
| 10 | Palisades Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 36.4 mi | |
| 11 | Rancho Carrillo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 39.3 mi | |
| 12 | Windsor at Aviara | Apartment Complex | Carlsbad | CA | 39.6 mi | |
| 13 | La Costa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carlsbad | CA | 40.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Side | murrieta | CA | 10.5 mi | |
| 2 | Murrieta | Murrieta | CA | 12.3 mi | |
| 3 | Murrieta, California | Murrieta | CA | 15.3 mi | |
| 4 | Temecula, California | Temecula | CA | 18.4 mi | |
| 5 | Downtown | San Clemente | CA | 24 mi | |
| 6 | Lake Rancho Viejo | Fallbrook | CA | 26.6 mi | |
| 7 | Downtown Oceanside | Oceanside | CA | 33.6 mi | |
| 8 | Carlsbad | Carlsbad | CA | 36.2 mi | |
| 9 | Encinitas | Encinitas | CA | 44.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| March Air Reserve Base | 15.2 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 22.8 mi. |
| Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station | 43.5 mi. |
| Los Alamitos JFTB | 46.2 mi. |
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